1955 Map of Cassville

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The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a complex network of islands and backwaters such as Sweezy Island, Jack Oak Island, and Bertom Lake. Along the Wisconsin shore, the village of Cassville is a focal point of industrial activity, marked by a prominent Powerplant and a Landing Field positioned near the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The map reveals the shifting nature of rural life in the driftless region, noting several decommissioned landmarks like Waupeton Sch and Buena Vista Sch. Across the river in Iowa, the community of North Buena Vista sits at the base of the bluffs, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific tracks follow the narrow terrace between the water and the rising terrain of Panther Hollow.